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MIDSUMMER COSTUMES.

Very elegant and economical dresses are of ecru or red cretonne, either plain or painted. They produce a good effect when of ecru, trimmed either with "broderie des Vosges" or colored cotton work. Red cotton embroidery is particularly pretty when combined with the golden shade of ecru cretonne. It is most suitable for a brunette, and has the advantage ...

August 06, 1882

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